Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is rapidly emerging as a premier material for precast concrete construction. First introduced as “reactive powder concrete” in the early 1990s, this material has ...

Description: Principles of prestressed concrete. Prestressing systems, end anchorage, and loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond ...

A university building where students learn about concrete, an eye-catching high-rise in Canada, and a location in Nebraska made famous by an Oscar-winning movie are some of the captivating projects ...

As sustainability becomes a central driver in construction, environmental product declarations (EPDs) are emerging as powerful tools for the entire building value chain. The Precast/Prestressed ...

From the looks of the average driveway or sidewalk, it may seem as though concrete is just destined to crack. But if concrete is so prone to cracking, how are we able to use it in so many high-stress ...

1. It all begins at the prestressed concrete plant. 2. This is called a prestressing strand. Made of high strength steel, it will soon be embedded in concrete. 3. The prestressing strand is stretched ...

Prestressed concrete pipe used in many municipalities throughout North America is an abject failure. The lifespan of this ...